Water Flashcards
1
Q
Healthy adults lose approximately ____ mL of water daily through insensible losses
A
1000 mL daily
2
Q
Insensible losses
A
Respirations
Skin
Fecal
3
Q
To get rid of metabolic wastes, need to excrete at least ___ mL of urine daily
A
500 mL
4
Q
Minimum daily amount of water intake needed is _____ mL
A
1,500 mL daily
5
Q
AI adult fluid intake for men
A
3 L/day
6
Q
AI adult fluid intake for women
A
2.2 L/day
7
Q
Assessment for proper hydration should include:
A
Skin turgor Mental Status Orthostatic blood pressures Urine output and concentration Moistness of mucous membranes
8
Q
_____ is a late sign of the need for hydration
A
Thirst
9
Q
Caffeinated drinks have a ______ effect and should not be substituted for other fluids
A
Diuretic
